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In The West, the audiobook companion to the popular PBS television series, author and narrator Geoffrey C. Ward brings to life a grand and sweeping chronology that begins with the arrival of the first Europeans and journeys well into the twentieth century. Ward's even, authoritative voice lends an unbiased air to an often violent and tragic tale. Throughout this rich and untamed history, scores of newcomers arrive from around the globe, all in search of a better life and the dream of making a home in what proves to be a harsh land. This colossal story of the discovery and settling of the American west delves deeply into the tensions between whites and the native peoples that they ultimately displaced. Though a great emphasis is placed on the turbulent relationship between these newcomers and the tragic destruction of Native American culture, much of the narrative is also devoted to the numerous conflicts that evolved between groups of settlers. Drawn from hundreds of letters, diaries, memoirs, and journals, The West is a meticulously researched, gripping chronicle of America's adventurous expansion toward the Pacific.
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